Pink has long been used to denote feminine and romantic traits like being affectionate intimate, and caring. It is as if the lighter shade of pink serves to tone down the physical rage and passion of the color red a bit, and substitutes a more gentle energy. The color pink also has some interesting psychological ties, with the color often being associated as a sign of hopefulness and well being. Many studies have shown that exposure to large amounts of pink color can have a calming effect on the nerves and the discovery resulted violent and aggressive prisoners being placed in pink rooms to better keep them under control. However, those same studies have also shown that exposure to large amounts of pink can have the opposite effect and create physical or emotional weakness in people. This means someone who wears pink clothing all the time may be silently asking for acceptance and support, or it may just be an indication of an emotional and cautious nature.
Pink is the ultimate non-threatening color and it is often used to imply good physical health when a person is considered in the pink of health. When “everything is rosy pink” there can be no aggression and anger, although the deeper rose-tinted pinks can imply a more assertive and confident attitude. For the most part, the various shades of rosy pink have come to represent the universal color of love and unity. Rose pink is feminine and intuitive at the same time. In its extreme, pink becomes hot pink with a more sensual hue that conveys passion and playfulness all in one.